News

Do you know who to contact when severe weather hits and there is a power outage, downed power lines or downed trees?⁠

Please note the following roads are currently closed due to downed power lines:

• Howell Road - between Highway 24 and St. George Road
• Clarke Road – between Governors Road East and German School Road.
• Princess Street - between East River Road and East River Road

The County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County and Norfolk County are seeking applicants to serve on the Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

A heat warning remains in effect for the County of Brant. Following yesterday’s storm, we are aware of several power outages throughout Brant. If you need a break from the heat, you can visit the following locations across the County to cool down, rest, and rehydrate:

Happy Canada Day! 🍁 Join us tomorrow for a FREE swim, sponsored by the Lions Club of Paris

Please be advised that the County of Brant will be conducting regular trail and forest maintenance in the Barkers Bush area, beginning on Tuesday, June 30. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The traffic light installation on Colborne Street West at Pleasant Ridge Road and Forced Road will be completed and the lights will be in use on Thursday, July 2, 2026.      

The Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford‑Brant and Haldimand‑Norfolk), effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

City of Brantford and County of Brant officials are committed to ensuring that community feedback plays a meaningful role in shaping any future decisions related to the proposed Airport Boundary Adjustment.

The County of Brant is considering a zoning by-law amendment for select municipally owned parking lots and nearby lands in Downtown Paris as part of the ongoing Downtown Paris Zoning Project.